The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
Army Announces Special Draft
22 February 1971 – The Army announces a special draft of physicians and dentists. With a reduced need for dentists in Vietnam, the Army cancels this dental draft on 14 April 1971.
Operation Junction City
22 February 1967 – Company C of the 1st Medical Brigade takes a complete dental facility to the field for the first time. Platforms are built from ammunition boxes or loading pallets to protect the high-speed units from heat and dust. Temperatures reach nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The operation continues until 14 May 1967.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.